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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.71, 550.22 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.71, 550.22 and 241.34 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.71 : 550.22 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.71/550.22 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.71x = 550.22 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.71x = 132,792.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,792.07/398.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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